Term: | Auroral oval |
Definition: |
An oval-shaped distribution of the aurora. The oval is asymmetrical, but generally around the region of the Arctic and Antarctic. The oval increases in intensity and size when auroral activity is more intense. AMSglossary
GCW |
Term: | Auroral oval |
Definition: | An oval-shaped distribution of the aurora. The oval is asymmetrical, but generally around the region of the Arctic and Antarctic. The oval increases in intensity and size when auroral activity is more intense. |